In the 30 or so years of my life, I have lived in three different continents -
Asia - India
Africa - Zambia
United States - USA
Now I am working on my next adventure and the forth continent - more to come when I have more information. Looking forward to it and looking forward to a new experience.
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Showing posts with label Me. Show all posts
7/9/11
Been A While.........
Didn't realize that it's been over two months since I posted something. Anyway things have changed somewhat around here. First there is a new government after several decades and so far they seem to be doing a good job. Though I hear the new government is working on turning Kolkata into New London..... Very ambitious and I have to say good luck, there is a long way to go!
I think the best part is that traffic is a little more under control, more like 5% of the mess has been sorted. There is also regular street cleaning crew, cleaning up Kolkata, though you can hear them working slower than sloths and complaining about their rate of pay, but at least they have brand new florescent yellow vest to make sure they stand out and people actually see them working. It's actually quite funny and one has to be around here to experience it :).
Lets see...... there are a few more changes and I think one of the major ones it that I am finally getting used to working like a crazy person. After all, I have to start following the Kolkata tradition and save, even if I have to live in a house thats about to fall on my head. I am not saying I do live in one, but its the general mentality.
So far I've had friends visit from abroad, and family flying in for weddings, which has been fun, though I haven't been able to spend much time with them. I have tried out a few good restaurants and actually found quite a good one, right behind Colombia Asia in Kolkata. Ont only are they clean, but they have a good menu. Anyway I am going to stop talking about food before I get carried away as I think I am gaining weight by the minute.
Other changes are in the air, but until there is more confirmation, I will refrain from mentioning anything. So here is just a little catching up. Hopefully I will post more frequently, but that too depends on time.
I think the best part is that traffic is a little more under control, more like 5% of the mess has been sorted. There is also regular street cleaning crew, cleaning up Kolkata, though you can hear them working slower than sloths and complaining about their rate of pay, but at least they have brand new florescent yellow vest to make sure they stand out and people actually see them working. It's actually quite funny and one has to be around here to experience it :).
Lets see...... there are a few more changes and I think one of the major ones it that I am finally getting used to working like a crazy person. After all, I have to start following the Kolkata tradition and save, even if I have to live in a house thats about to fall on my head. I am not saying I do live in one, but its the general mentality.
So far I've had friends visit from abroad, and family flying in for weddings, which has been fun, though I haven't been able to spend much time with them. I have tried out a few good restaurants and actually found quite a good one, right behind Colombia Asia in Kolkata. Ont only are they clean, but they have a good menu. Anyway I am going to stop talking about food before I get carried away as I think I am gaining weight by the minute.
Other changes are in the air, but until there is more confirmation, I will refrain from mentioning anything. So here is just a little catching up. Hopefully I will post more frequently, but that too depends on time.
4/10/11
A bit of nothing!
Firstly thank you everyone for the bday wishes. Even by trying not to do anything, it was pleasantly nice to have family over and have a good time. I think I am finally getting used to family coming over and hanging out with everyone I never really had a chance to hang out with, until 11 months ago.
By the way, it now been 11 months since I moved here and though I miss NJ and NY, I think I am enjoying myself better now. The key I have learned is to expect nothing and everything turns out for the best.
Other than that its all been good. Busy with work and actually taking it east for the time being. Its been a hectic few months with work and I need a vacation...... Hopefully soon :).
Oh so I was able to get time to listen to the new Jennifer Hudson album I Remember Me
and I have to say I like it. Not a big fan of hers, or any other American Idol, but she is talented and like her songs...
Anyway will try to keep up. I know its been a while, but will definitely try to post more :).
By the way, it now been 11 months since I moved here and though I miss NJ and NY, I think I am enjoying myself better now. The key I have learned is to expect nothing and everything turns out for the best.
Other than that its all been good. Busy with work and actually taking it east for the time being. Its been a hectic few months with work and I need a vacation...... Hopefully soon :).
Oh so I was able to get time to listen to the new Jennifer Hudson album I Remember Me
and I have to say I like it. Not a big fan of hers, or any other American Idol, but she is talented and like her songs...Anyway will try to keep up. I know its been a while, but will definitely try to post more :).
12/9/10
Will Have News Soon.
For those reading, sorry I haven't posted much lately but I will have news and pics soon.
tomorrow I am off to see a traditional Indian wedding, my first in many many years and actually I don't remember any I attended in details. Then maybe a day trip to Bhutan and some sight seeing and old palaces. Overall I am looking forward to it and cant wait since this will also be my first all family get together that I can remember.
Once I'm back I will update with experience and some pics. For now its almost 2:00 am and I am finally done with my project for the day.... Off to bed now but still have to pack :).....
tomorrow I am off to see a traditional Indian wedding, my first in many many years and actually I don't remember any I attended in details. Then maybe a day trip to Bhutan and some sight seeing and old palaces. Overall I am looking forward to it and cant wait since this will also be my first all family get together that I can remember.
Once I'm back I will update with experience and some pics. For now its almost 2:00 am and I am finally done with my project for the day.... Off to bed now but still have to pack :).....
11/22/10
As Of Lately.....
As of late, I haven't been able to post anything due to timing but I have actually been busy with all sorts of stuff. Working with three different companies as well as meeting up with friends and family. Will update everyone as soon as I have some time.
I think Kolkata is growing on me and I am liking it more and more. Oh best news is, its not as hot any more. between 18 to 20 degrees. Winter is here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think Kolkata is growing on me and I am liking it more and more. Oh best news is, its not as hot any more. between 18 to 20 degrees. Winter is here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11/4/10
Happy November!
Happy November ya'll! Haven't had a chance to put much information up lately but will catch up starting today. Just been busy with many things including becoming a little more cultural :). It's sad to say but I think I am loosing my shallow self and my acute germaphobia :). The irony of the matter is that it is happening in India instead of the other, little cleaner, parts of the world I have lived in. OH WELL!!!!!!!!!!!
10/1/10
Busy Again!
So Ive been busy again with Roxy, the poor dog has been sick for a few days now and won't eat anything. Other than sleeping, vomiting and other strange stuff I am not sure what is going on. Ever since the deworming medicine, I think she has been good for one day so every day for two hours in the morning and two in the evening I take her to get drips or as they are known here saline.
Everyone at home is overly concerned and after seeing how upset everyone was last night, I think she got the energy to walk around today and follow everyone for a while and then sleep. Its kind of hard seeing her like this since all she does is run around and bark at insects every chance she gets.
Today there was no vomiting so lets see what the vet says this evening and hopefully she will be a little better tomorrow. By the way just for the record, the ones who are upset the most are the ones who told me they did not want me to bring a dog home because they don't like dogs :). Go figure!
Everyone at home is overly concerned and after seeing how upset everyone was last night, I think she got the energy to walk around today and follow everyone for a while and then sleep. Its kind of hard seeing her like this since all she does is run around and bark at insects every chance she gets.
Today there was no vomiting so lets see what the vet says this evening and hopefully she will be a little better tomorrow. By the way just for the record, the ones who are upset the most are the ones who told me they did not want me to bring a dog home because they don't like dogs :). Go figure!
9/23/10
Been busy!
So I haven't had a chance to really get anything done lately especialy since I have been home most of the time running behind Roxy, our new rat sized pup!. Other than the vet, who I think might be treating humans too, I haven't had a chance to go out, or more like decided not to go out. By the way, pet care centers are quite different here compared to what I am used to. Will update everyone later about it.
Anyway when I have some updates I will update :).
Anyway when I have some updates I will update :).
9/5/10
Need for a change !
Tomorrow will be 4 months since I've moved to Kolkata and 1 month since I started writing this blog. The whole purpose of the blog was to see how I adjust to this new life but needless to say, I still haven't found a purpose.
After reading other friends and strangers blogs and bios I have realized that I have not done anything good I can be proud of in the last 4 months, nor have I done anything active..... Oh well, there is more time but now I need a change.
These sort of moves can really get to someone especially if there is no plan but I like to think positive.... for now. One good thing about having no plan is that I am free to try anything but I am picky so lets see where this leads me. Out of guilt and in need to doing something good I have now started feeding the pigeons on the roof and the stray dogs outside.... Well the dogs are not actually stray they are just community dogs and from what I hear, they were born in our garage over a year ago :). The pigeons are so used to me now that they wait for me to go upstairs and feed them everyday and poop everywhere. Anyway enough about them.
So far not doing anything seems to have made me a real lazy person, I know I was a lot more active than this. Maybe its the heat or maybe its the new place but I am beginning to find excuses to stop going out. So to get out of this funk, I have decided starting tomorrow I have to start doing something. I might just have to start with watering the plants, a new routine and one baby step at a time :).
Anyway lets see how the next month goes. I now have this need to reevaluate what Im doing and find a plan. This sitting around and discovering a new place is getting a little boring and making me real lazy. I think the only good thing so far is that I have had time to get into a more healthy diet and eating plan leading to a better weight management :). Other than that........................... NOTHING.
After reading other friends and strangers blogs and bios I have realized that I have not done anything good I can be proud of in the last 4 months, nor have I done anything active..... Oh well, there is more time but now I need a change.
These sort of moves can really get to someone especially if there is no plan but I like to think positive.... for now. One good thing about having no plan is that I am free to try anything but I am picky so lets see where this leads me. Out of guilt and in need to doing something good I have now started feeding the pigeons on the roof and the stray dogs outside.... Well the dogs are not actually stray they are just community dogs and from what I hear, they were born in our garage over a year ago :). The pigeons are so used to me now that they wait for me to go upstairs and feed them everyday and poop everywhere. Anyway enough about them.
So far not doing anything seems to have made me a real lazy person, I know I was a lot more active than this. Maybe its the heat or maybe its the new place but I am beginning to find excuses to stop going out. So to get out of this funk, I have decided starting tomorrow I have to start doing something. I might just have to start with watering the plants, a new routine and one baby step at a time :).
Anyway lets see how the next month goes. I now have this need to reevaluate what Im doing and find a plan. This sitting around and discovering a new place is getting a little boring and making me real lazy. I think the only good thing so far is that I have had time to get into a more healthy diet and eating plan leading to a better weight management :). Other than that........................... NOTHING.
9/2/10
No calls from Bank...... FINALLY..... But an exciting new job offer !
After I complained a few days ago about the endless nonsense calls from the bank about their products, I am happy to report that there were no calls or messages today............
There seems to be a first for everything but now I feel empty. I mean yeah it was annoying but since not many people have my number here in Kolkata, they were one of the few who got my phone ringing everyday. I feel unwanted now :(
Oh well, hopefully I didn't speak too soon. besides I should get back to job hunting and see what retarded job opening's I come across. Reading some of these job postings is like reading the daily comic section in the news paper. Classic with terrible story and punch lines...
I am happy to report however that I was contacted this morning about a great opportunity for a private jet sales position. One requirement is that I need to have my own group of rich people, so my rich people friends, please contact me if you would like to buy a plane. Wish I could post up the ridiculous 8 page contract but I think I will get sued!
Out of sheer surprise I still have not called them back to advise them of my decision.......
There seems to be a first for everything but now I feel empty. I mean yeah it was annoying but since not many people have my number here in Kolkata, they were one of the few who got my phone ringing everyday. I feel unwanted now :(
Oh well, hopefully I didn't speak too soon. besides I should get back to job hunting and see what retarded job opening's I come across. Reading some of these job postings is like reading the daily comic section in the news paper. Classic with terrible story and punch lines...
I am happy to report however that I was contacted this morning about a great opportunity for a private jet sales position. One requirement is that I need to have my own group of rich people, so my rich people friends, please contact me if you would like to buy a plane. Wish I could post up the ridiculous 8 page contract but I think I will get sued!
Out of sheer surprise I still have not called them back to advise them of my decision.......
8/22/10
Catching Up and a new experience
Ok so every time someone new came to Kolkata to visit, one of the things I heard was about their stomach issues. By the way the word "issue" is in my head today maybe from watching too many episodes of the office.. They way Steve K pronounces it is "is..ceu"... anyway so I have conducted a lovely stomach virus but nothing too serious. I guess you cant live in Kolkata until you have experienced one stomach problem so needless to say I will be staying home and doing what Ive been doing for the past three and a half months.
Staying home, doing nothing and catching up on TV shows and a few movies is slowly becoming a routine. Unless I find a job or something productive to do, I see myself getting pretty bored in the coming months :). though this has been a relaxing time so far. I am beginning to think I needed this brake more that I thought I did.
Anyway thanks to a good friend, I ended up with about 50 different TV shows and over 300 episodes and quite a lot of movies, so that's been good so far. My new favorite shows now are White Collar, Weeds, True Blood but Ive been a fan since the first episode, Hot in Cleveland I mean come on who doesn't like 85 + year old Betty White :). Oh Psych is good too and I can never get bored of watching the older Friends episodes. Im also trying to get used to some of the Bengali and Hindi shows and only like two or three of them so far.
More later.... Need an afternoon nap now!
Staying home, doing nothing and catching up on TV shows and a few movies is slowly becoming a routine. Unless I find a job or something productive to do, I see myself getting pretty bored in the coming months :). though this has been a relaxing time so far. I am beginning to think I needed this brake more that I thought I did.
Anyway thanks to a good friend, I ended up with about 50 different TV shows and over 300 episodes and quite a lot of movies, so that's been good so far. My new favorite shows now are White Collar, Weeds, True Blood but Ive been a fan since the first episode, Hot in Cleveland I mean come on who doesn't like 85 + year old Betty White :). Oh Psych is good too and I can never get bored of watching the older Friends episodes. Im also trying to get used to some of the Bengali and Hindi shows and only like two or three of them so far.
More later.... Need an afternoon nap now!
8/15/10
So the move...... 1
Once I decided and made up my mind regarding the move, it seemed a lot less painful to get rid of stuff I didn't need or have space for. I guess when you don't have a choice, your desire to hold on to things, like I usually do, is a lot less.
So anyway for a month prior to moving I seemed to be back to socializing like I was in college again. Out to dinner, drinks and spending time with closest friends around NJ and NYC. I even managed to get away to one place I have wanted to go for a while since I moved to the US. So Vegas it was.... purchased the Vegas guide The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2010 (Unofficial Guides)
and with some research I was off for 5 days. Now Las Vegas is one place I would not recommend unless you like the Casino and night life, this is also not a good place for you if you are addicted to gambling :). For me it was a dream.
Other than having the time to go to Las Vegas, I was also surprised by some of my closest friends with the IPad, Apple iPad Tablet (32GB, Wi-Fi)
something I had wanted to get ever since I saw the introduction. Now I will not really mention any names of the people yet, but trust me this is one of the best gifts I have ever received. I love this devise and will definitely be mentioning it as I continue with my blog.
So anyway for a month prior to moving I seemed to be back to socializing like I was in college again. Out to dinner, drinks and spending time with closest friends around NJ and NYC. I even managed to get away to one place I have wanted to go for a while since I moved to the US. So Vegas it was.... purchased the Vegas guide The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2010 (Unofficial Guides)
and with some research I was off for 5 days. Now Las Vegas is one place I would not recommend unless you like the Casino and night life, this is also not a good place for you if you are addicted to gambling :). For me it was a dream.Other than having the time to go to Las Vegas, I was also surprised by some of my closest friends with the IPad, Apple iPad Tablet (32GB, Wi-Fi)
something I had wanted to get ever since I saw the introduction. Now I will not really mention any names of the people yet, but trust me this is one of the best gifts I have ever received. I love this devise and will definitely be mentioning it as I continue with my blog.
VERY FIRST POST
Since this is my very first post, I will start by telling you a little about myself. After living in Africa and then the US, I have now been in India, Kolkata to be exact, since May 2010. The move was partly by choice and partly by fate...... I do miss my life in the places I have lived but I think this is a great time and opportunity in my life to experience something new :).
If you are reading this, be assured I am going to bore you a bit with my life but I will also try my best to write about the new, exciting and not so exciting part of moving to India. For the first week I will bring you up to speed by summarizing the last three and a half months and then update you on the rest as I go along.
hopefully both I and the readers will learn something new. My hope is for someone other than my friends and family to read this and feel free to comment and email me. I have never done a blog before but I think this is as good a time as any to start something new and fun :). If anyone out there reads this say hi :).
If you are reading this, be assured I am going to bore you a bit with my life but I will also try my best to write about the new, exciting and not so exciting part of moving to India. For the first week I will bring you up to speed by summarizing the last three and a half months and then update you on the rest as I go along.
hopefully both I and the readers will learn something new. My hope is for someone other than my friends and family to read this and feel free to comment and email me. I have never done a blog before but I think this is as good a time as any to start something new and fun :). If anyone out there reads this say hi :).
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